There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to bus which costs €1 - €6 and takes 26 min.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train which costs €8 - €10 and takes 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Schuman and arriving at Brussels Airport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Nord and arriving at Brussels Airport - Zaventem. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Brussels and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 11 km. The road distance is 13.3 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs €8 - €10.
The train from Bruxelles-Nord to Brussels Airport - Zaventem takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by STIB, depart from Schuman station.
Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Nord station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to train which takes 11 min and costs €8 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €6 and takes 26 min.
- Distance: 10.8 km
- Duration: 11 min
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Nord to Brussels Airport - Zaventem every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €8 - €10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, STIB operates a bus from Schuman to Brussels Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 26 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Nord to Brussels Airport - Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €10
- 1st Class
- €9 - €11
- Phone
- +32 70 23 20 00
- Website
- stib-mivb.be
Bus from Schuman to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- STIB
- Phone
- 070 220 200
- delijn
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Sint-Joost-ten-Node Kruidtuin to Zaventem Luchthaven Perron B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- €2
- single ticket
- €3
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels South to Brussels Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Brussels - Zaventem Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
Taxi Capital
- Phone
- +32 24277777
- Website
- taxicapital.brussels
Taxi Brussels
- Phone
- +32 485106311
- Website
- taxi-bruxelles.com
Taxi Bleus
- Phone
- +32 22680000
- Website
- taxisbleus.be
Gele Taxi
- Phone
- +32 3 6515050
- Website
- geletaxi.be
Brussels Taxis
- Phone
- +32 484 97 59 75
- Website
- brusselstaxis.be
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Brussels to Brussels Airport
- Estimated price
- €45 - €75
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) bus services, operated by STIB, arrive at Brussels Airport station.
Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels Airport - Zaventem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Brussels to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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